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Overview |
Thomas University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,531 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,800 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,800 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,040 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,557 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,178 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 95% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 358 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 165 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1%Open | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.2%Open | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 820/1020 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $443 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Thomas University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Thomas University based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,531 students)
Thomas University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Benedict College than Thomas University ($14,600.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Benedict College ($12,557 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 6.7% lower than costs at Thomas University ($6,600 vs. $7,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Thomas University (95% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 47.9% larger than aid received Thomas University ($12,093 vs. $8,178)
Thomas University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Thomas University .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Thomas University (46.1%)
Thomas University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas University or Benedict College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Benedict College and Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Benedict College is higher than Thomas University (26% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Thomas University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $25,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $22,278 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($20,620 vs. $42,898)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $230 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($213 vs. $443)
- More Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/